Flexible and highly thermally conductive materials with consistent thermal conductivity (λ)
during large deformation are urgently required to address the heat accumulation in flexible …

Due to the characteristics of a large amount of water inside, good softness, and ability to
respond to various external stimuli, smart hydrogels have attracted great attention in the field …

Soft actuators produce the mechanical force needed for the functional movements of soft
robots, but they suffer from critical drawbacks since previously reported soft actuators often …

According to ISO/TR 23383, smart textiles reversibly interact with their environment and
respond or adapt to changes in the environment. The present review and bibliometric …

Thermoresponsive hydrogels (TRHs) are intelligent materials that, when wet, show
volumetric shape deformation in response to temperature change. In contrast to other stimuli …

Spiral fibers with high energy storage and high output efficiency are highly desirable for soft
robots and actuators. However, it is still a great challenge to achieve spiral fibers with …

Hydrogel actuators have aroused tremendous interests in various fields such as artificial
muscles, biomedicine and wearable devices. However, hydrogel actuators face persistent …

Spider silk, possessing exceptional combination properties, is classified as a bio‐gel fiber.
Thereby, it serves as a valuable origin of inspiration for the advancement of various artificial …

Particulate matter pollution has become a serious public health issue, especially with the
outbreak of new infectious diseases. However, most existing air filtration materials face …

Biomimetic actuation technologies with high muscle strokes, cycle rates, and work capacities
are necessary for robotic systems. We present a muscle type that operates based on …